[Congratulations, Petunia, you've discovered one of his favorite topics- nature. He's now grinning ear to ear, excited to learn about these new critters.]

I hope there's a book! I really wanna see what these, what did you call them? Kingaroos? I haveta see what they look like now. The spiders seem terrifying though. Do they bite many people?

[The remark about him coming from a war earns a laugh.]

Yeah, seems the British are responsible for more than just your English skills. I was actually mid-battle when I ended up here. Those redcoats should count themselves lucky they didn't really have to deal with me.